Mrs. Fitzgerald's Blog: 2014

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Wednesday, 12/17/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is something from home you wish to re-gift! Please wrap it. We will do the gift exchange during our classroom holiday party this Friday.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling #4
2. In class: Media Center check-out time, Spelling Test, silent reading.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: Finish ISN 67-69 if you did not finish in class.
2. In class: We had time to work on the review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test. Ms. Leach went over answers to the review as well.
3. Homework:
-Finish your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - TOMORROW, 12/18/14.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Tuesday, 12/16/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-White Elephant Gift Exchange: This is something from home you wish to re-gift! Please wrap it. We will do the gift exchange during our classroom holiday party this Friday.
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: December R&E
2. In class: R&E Presentations
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due TOMORROW, 12/17/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We debriefed our Social Class Skits depicting the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We completed the Reading Notes for Chapter 9 (ISN 67-69). Tomorrow we will be going over the review and studying for the Chapter 7&9 Test.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 67-69 if you did not finish in class - DUE TOMORROW
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - This Thursday, 12/18/14. (The review will be due on the day of the test).

Monday, December 15, 2014

Monday, 12/15/14

Friday, December 12, 2014

Friday, 12/12/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began our discussion of THEME using Wonder and "The Julian Chapter". We will continue this on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on finalizing our group skits. We will present on Monday.
3. Homework:
-Work on your Review and study for the Chapter 7&9 Test - Thursday, 12/18/14.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Thursday, 12/11/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Everyone took their Mid-Year Criterion Writing Assessment today.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt while focusing on difference between the various social classes. We worked on our group skits. We will finalize our efforts on the skits tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wednesday, 12/10/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Grammar #3 - Adjectives
2. In class: Media Center with Mrs. Truesdell, book check-out, silent reading practice. 5th Graders also finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #4 - Due Wednesday, 12/17/14
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 9 Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the daily life in Ancient Egypt. We worked on ISN pg. 66 to uncover the social pyramid that was in effect in Ancient Egypt, ranging from the Pharaoh to the Peasants. We will be working on group skits tomorrow and Friday to present a day in the life of each of these five social classes.
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Tuesday, 12/9/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today, the 5th Graders had the fantastic opportunity to attend an author visit from Liesl Shurtliff, the author of the Battle Book, Rump! 6th Graders finished their final thoughts for their "Building Theories About Characters" writing piece and turned them in.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due TOMORROW, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 55 - Due at end of today's class
2. In class: We had about 10-15 minutes to finish Chapter 7 Processing (ISN 55). We then wrapped up our discussions about the early settlement of Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Canaan, and moved on to Chapter 9. Here, we will be learning about daily life in Ancient Egypt. We began with a preview activity (ISN 65). We also read the introduction for Chapter 9 together, and had some time to begin working on our Key Content Terms.
3. Homework:
-Ch 9 Key Content Terms - Due TOMORROW.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Monday, 12/8/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we had our class spelling bees for 5th graders and 6th graders. The classroom winners were: Jack M., Toland C., Adam F., and Jack H. Congratulations!!
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 52-54, UNIT 1 Test Reflection
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We discussed our answers to the activity questions from last week. We also worked on applying our understanding of environmental factors and their impact on early settlement with the Chapter 7 Processing Activity. We will finish working on these tomorrow in class (you will have approximately 15 minutes).
3. Homework:
-ISN 55 if not done in class - we will have 15 more minutes to work in class tomorrow.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Friday, 12/5/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued working on our in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This directly related to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Kush, and Ancient Canaan. We spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Canaan. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Together, we read section 7.4. Afterwards, we wrapped up the activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-54 should have been completed in class.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-ISN 52-54 if not done in class - DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Thursday, 12/4/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will be held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we began working on an in-depth writing piece that is intended to wrap up our "Building Theories About Characters" unit. This will be done entirely in class today and tomorrow, and will directly relate to the mini-lesson, discussions, and practice that we've done over the past few weeks with building theories and supporting those theories with evidence.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 7 Key Content Terms (worksheet)
2. In class: We continued our exploration of the geography of Ancient Egypt. Together, we read sections 7.2 and 7.3. For each section, we spread students out across the room to model the geography of Ancient Egypt. Some students acted as landforms, while others role-played as the settlers arriving in the area. Afterwards, we wrapped up each activity by completing the corresponding Reading Notes. ISN pages 52-53 should have been completed in class. We will continue these activities tomorrow.
3. Homework:
-Unit 1 Test Reflection (half page handout with signature) DUE MONDAY, 12/8/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 7&9 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 12/18/14.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Wednesday, 12/3/14

Homeroom/Announcements
-Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
-Class Spelling Bees will be held on Monday, 12/8/14. There will be a 5th grade bee and a 6th grade bee. They will held in our language arts classroom during language arts. Two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 5th graders, and two winners will be selected from the Fitz/Brown 6th graders. These students will go on to compete in the school-wide spelling bee later this school year. The list of words to study is available from Ms. Leach. Students are not required to study for the Class Spelling Bees, but it is very much encouraged.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Spelling Packet #3
2. In class: Today was our Media Center check-out time as well as our Spelling Test #3. We also continued to read our SRBs to collect Theories, Evidence, and Signposts. We will be working on some more in-depth writing pieces related to this on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Grammar #3 (Adjectives) due Wednesday, 12/10/14.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 48-50
2. In class: We finished checking the answers to the the GeoChallenge #2. We began chapter 7 with a discussion of the environmental factors in Egypt, Kush, and Canaan. We completed ISN page 51 in class. We began working on the Ch. 7 Key Content Terms in class.
3. Homework:
-Finish Ch. 7 Key Content Terms - due tomorrow.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Tuesday, 12/2/14

Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Novel check-in - must have novel at beginning of class.
2. In class: Today was a day to read silently and continue collecting Theories, Evidence, and Signposts from our SRBs. We will continue this tomorrow, and work on some more in-depth writing pieces on Thursday and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Every Night: During your nightly 30 minutes of reading, continue to jot Theories, Evidence, and Signposts in your Reader's Notebook.
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of yesterday: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We did not have Social Studies today due to the Character Connections afternoon activities.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - DUE TOMORROW.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Monday, December 1, 2014

Monday, 12/1/14

Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Wonder Signpost Packet
2. In class: We began discussing characters that play parallel roles in different novels. We compared characters from Wonder to characters from other novels. We also worked on a short writing piece in which we compared a character from our SRB to a character from another novel and/or movie.
3. Homework:
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14
(WORD SORT AND PARENT SIGNATURE ONLY)
-We are having Spelling City login issues. Please only work on your word sort and study your words using any method you choose (flash cards, quiz yourself, have a parent quiz you, etc.)
-UPDATE as of 3:50pm: SpellingCity seems to be back up and running. Please test your login and password TONIGHT. Let Ms. Leach know via email if you are still receiving an error message when you attempt to login.
-December R&E due Tuesday, 12/16/14
-READ for 40 Book Challenge

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We discussed the results of the Unit 1 Test. Ms. Leach is VERY proud of the class average! Great job!! We also worked on the Geography Challenge for Unit 2 (ISN 48-50).
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN 48-50 if not done in class - DUE WEDNESDAY.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Tuesday, 11/25/14

Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday, 11/21/14

Homeroom/Announcements
Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We continued our class read-aloud of Wonder and worked on our Signposts packet for Wonder.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Wonder Signposts Packet due Monday, 12/1/14.
(Should have been mostly completed in class)
-Spelling #3 Due Wednesday, 12/3/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We practiced the "CERS" process in preparation for the Unit 1 Test (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Synthesis). We also took a look at the Chapter 5 Practice test. This (along with the Study Guide and other Chapter Tests) will be a very important study tool this weekend.
3. Homework:
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be Monday, 11/24/14.
(Study your old Chapter Tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. Study the Chapter 5 practice test. Re-read the chapters. Study the Key Content Terms. Go over the questions on the Unit 1 Study Guide. It always helps to study with a buddy or to have someone quiz you!)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thursday, 11/20/14

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Wednesday, 11/19/14

Homeroom/Announcements

IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We still are in need of student volunteers for making baked goods. If you would like to bring any baked goods for today's sale or for tomorrow's sale, please email Ms. Leach ASAP.

Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking

Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns)
2. In class: Today we had a shortened class, but we still had time for some SRB reading and to go to the Book Fair Preview. Please check out the Book Fair during your conference time.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: No Social Studies class today. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools tomorrow and Friday.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE TOMORROW, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tuesday, 11/18/14

Homeroom/Announcements

IMPORTANT: We are having a Fitz/Brown Bees Bake Sale during conferences. We need student volunteers for making baked goods AND student volunteers who can work at the table selling the items.
If you would like to sign up for either option (or both!), please have a parent email Ms. Leach tonight (ASAP).

Bake Sale Times: (Still need multiple volunteers for all but Thursday, 1-4pm)
Wednesday, 11/19/14: 1-4pm, 5-8pm
Thursday, 11/20/14: ~~1-4pm~~, 5-8pm

Baked good options:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Cooking

Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We are using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due TOMORROW 11/19/14.
-Active Involvement from in class if you didn't finish. Use the prompt below. Due tomorrow.
(Comparing Characters' Challenges: What challenges has your character had to overcome? What other characters have had to overcome similar challenges and obstacles? What does this tell you about the characters? What life lesson does this teach you as a person?
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 38 (Ch. 5 Processing)
2. In class: Ms. Leach passed back our old tests for Chapters 1, 3, and 4. These should be used to study for the Unit 1 Test. Chapter 5 will also be on the Unit 1 Test. We also had in class time to work on the Unit 1 Study Guide and begin rereading the chapters. We will be checking the Study Guide and working on more study tools on Thursday and Friday of this week.
3. Homework:
-Parent Signature and bottom portion of Unit 1 Study Guide DUE Thursday, 11/20/14.
-Study for the UNIT 1 TEST (chapters 1, 3, 4, 5). It will be on 11/24/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events

Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday, 11/17/14

Friday, November 14, 2014

It was a wonderful week with Ms. Leach's and Mrs. Brown's students. They are truly an amazing group of kids! - Mrs. J

1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts

Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Active Involvement assignment from yesterday.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/19/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN Page 32
2. In class: We continued working on pages 33-37 in the ISN.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN Pages 33-37. Due 11/17/14 Here is a link to the placards. (uploaded 7:40 Friday evening)
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Placards for

Thursday, November 13, 2014

November 13, 2014

Homeroom/Announcements

1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts

Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way. If not finished in class, complete Active Involvement as homework. Active Involvement Assignment: Turn to your AGAIN & AGAIN SIGNPOSTS section. Find one important Again & Again that stands out. Turn to your THEORIES COLLECTION page and jot down:
- What theory can you develop for this A&A?
- What theme is emerging from this A&A?
- How does this A&A affect the character(s)?
3. Homework:
-Active Involvement (see above) if not finished in class. Due 11/14/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Grammar Packet #2 (Nouns) due 11/18/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms
2. In class: We continued reading Chapter 5 and completing the corresponding pages in our ISN.
3. Homework:
-ISN Page 32 due 11/14/14
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday, 11/11/14

Homeroom/Announcements

1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Answers to the three questions about main character's motivations and struggles (questions were given in class on Monday)
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Due Wednesday: Find one theory on your Theories Collection page that is simple and obvious. Push your thinking about this theory. Complete at least two of the following prompts:
This is really important because…
A stronger word to describe this is…
I remember earlier in the story when…
Maybe this is because…

Social Studies
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Chapter 4 Test
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday, 11/10/14

Homeroom/Announcements

1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Ms. Jacobs is in for Ms. Leach this week. Contact her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts

Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: Nothing
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.
-Answers (jotted only) to the three questions about your main character's movtivations and struggles

Social Studies
1. Due today: Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide
2. In class: We went over good answers for the review.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Challenge Activity on tcilearning.com
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday, 11/7/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: Current Events/News Report parent signature
2. In class: We had in-class work time for our Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide.
3. Homework:
-Chapter 4 Review/Study Guide DUE MONDAY.
-Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 11/11/14.
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date).
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Thursday, 11/6/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Fall Conferences are 11/19/14 and 11/20/14. Sign-ups are still available via our class Wiki.

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-READER'S NOTEBOOK CHECK-IN TOMORROW! This includes:
~"Building Theories About Characters" note page
~Theories Collection section (Theories and Evidence)
~Notice and Note Signposts sections
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14.
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14.

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity
2. In class: We wrapped up Chapter 4 today with an interesting examination of an archeologist who studied Ancient Sumer. We watched a short review video to prepare for our test. Tomorrow, we will be completing the Chapter 4 Review. That review will be due Monday. Test is Tuesday.
3. Homework:
-Current Events/News Report parent signature due TOMORROW
-Current Events/News Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your date)
Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wednesday, 11/5/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today:
-Grammar Packet #1
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Spelling Packet #2 Due Wednesday, 11/12/14.
-Spelling Test #2 on 11/12/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: Today, Ms. Leach introduced our Current Events Assignment and News Report presentations. Please check the wiki for details:
http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Current+Events
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
-Current Events/New Report due 11/17-12/12 (check the Wiki for your presentation date)
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday, 11/3/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
NOTE: The students also received their Personal Narrative rubric scores today in class. The next step for these Narratives is to prepare them to be published in our "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul" anthology. This anthology will be a collection of all of the 5/6 Personal Narratives. It will be shared with the other 3rd-6th grade BCS students and teachers. We will also have a classroom copy available to read during Language Arts classes. In order to prepare your Narrative for publishing, you must follow the steps on the assignment sheet (1/2 page) that was passed out during class today. You can also find this assignment sheet on the Literacy Workshop Wiki, under "Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul."
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-Chicken Soup for the BCS Soul Project Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 26-27
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We worked on ISN page 28 and the Processing Activity.
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN page 28 INCLUDING Processing Activity - due Thursday, 11/6/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of this Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Friday, October 31st, 2014

Happy Halloween!
Be safe and have fun :)

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: None
2. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 26-27 if you didn't finish in class - due Monday, 11/3/14
3. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Thursday, 10/30/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day. Also bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
1. Due today: 6th grade R&Es for October and any missing/late work.
2. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
3. Homework:
-Grammar Packet #1 Due Wednesday, 11/5/14
-November R&Es due Monday, 11/24/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: ISN 24-25
2. In class: We continued Chapter 4. We completed the Reading Notes for section 4.5 and 4.6 (ISN 26-27)
3. Homework:
-Finish ISN pages 26-27 if you didn't finish in class - due Monday, 11/3/14
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wednesday, 10/29/14

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tuesday, 10/28/14

Monday, October 27, 2014

Monday, 10/27/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test TOMORROW, 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began Chapter 4. We completed the Preview activity (ISN page 23) and began reading the chapter
3. Homework:
Key Content Terms Chapter 4 due TOMORROW, 10/28/14
Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Friday, 10/24/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we began our class Read-Aloud of Wonder. We will be using this novel as an example to practice building theories about characters in our own novels. We will also continue to hunt for Notice and Note Signposts along the way.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14
-All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: The Chapter 3 Test was finished in class yesterday. We got to look at our results and then handed them back to Ms. Leach for safe keeping.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Thursday, 10/23/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. The Walk for Fitz was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated!
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online)
2. In class: Today was the Chapter 3 Test.
3. Homework: Check PowerSchool! All missing assignments due Wednesday, 10/29/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 4 Test is tentatively scheduled for 11/11/14. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative "Unit Test" on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Wednesday, 10/22/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Today is the big "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser! All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework:
-The Spelling Packet is due Tuesday, 10/28/14.
-Spelling Test 10/28/14.
-October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22).
2. In class: Today we checked in all our our Chapter 3 work and finished our video about the Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due TOMORROW, 10/23/14.
4. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be TOMORROW, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tuesday, 10/21/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Tomorrow, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: October R&Es for 6TH GRADERS ONLY due 10/29/14

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We finished our Comic Books, worked on Ch. 3 Processing, and watched a video about The Neolithic Age.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Monday, 10/20/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. This Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to learn about Notice and Note Signposts.
5. Homework: No Additional Homework

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Friday, 10/17/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes completed the beginning of the year Criterion Writing Sample.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked partnered up to create a comic book depicting the advancements made during the Neolithic Age ("new Stone Age").
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Thursday, 10/16/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, both classes continued to explore the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next. 5th graders also had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Truesdell in the Media Center to learn about this year's Battle of the Books!
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.

Social Studies
1. Due today: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms
2. In class: Today we continued Chapter 3. We worked on and completed in class the Reading Notes for Chapter 3(ISN p. 18-20).
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Processing (bottom of ISN p. 22) due Wednesday, 10/22/14.
Ch. 3 TCI Reading Challenge Game (online) due Thursday, 10/23/14.
5. Please note: The Chapter 3 Test will be Thursday, 10/23/14. It will be open textbook and open ISN. Students will also be allowed to work with a partner of their choice. At the end of the Unit (right before Thanksgiving Break), we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Wednesday, 10/15/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today, the 6th graders had their final work day for Narrative. 5th graders were introduced to the "Notice and Note Signposts" for reading fiction. We will be continuing to learn about these and hunt for them in our reading throughout this week and next.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. When you turn this in, you must include your peer revisions and rough draft. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: Today we began Chapter 3. We completed the preview (ISN p. 17). We also began working on the Key Content terms for this chapter.
3. Homework: Ch. 3 Key Content Terms due tomorrow, Thursday, 10/16.
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Tuesday, 10/14/14

Homeroom/Announcements
1. Next Wednesday, October 22nd, BCS will be having our "Walk for Fitz" fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go toward short- and long-term non-covered medical treatment and needs for Karen and her family/children.
The event will be held at BCS. Registration is from 5-6pm, and the event will be from 6-7:30pm with dinner included at 6:30pm. The registration fee also includes an event day t-shirt.
Registration is $25/person, $120/family.
Visit bcsonline.info for the online registration and payment options.
A Special Edition long-sleeve event shirt is being sold as well. Order forms for these will be due to the main office by October 15.
2. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our work on Personal Narrative with peer revisions, conferencing, editing, and typing. For all 5th graders, and half of the 6th graders, today was the final in class work day for these.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We finished the Chapter 1 Test today AS A CLASS. We continued to focus on test-taking skills.
3. Homework: None
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Monday, 10/13/14

CHOICE HOUR FORMS WERE DUE TODAY

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we continued our work on Personal Narrative with peer revisions, conferencing, and editing.
5. Homework: FINAL (TYPED AND PRINTED) PERSONAL NARRATIVE DUE MONDAY, 10/20/14. Must also be posted to the Wiki with the tags: "personal" and your username.
Note: We will have one last in-class work day for Personal Narratives this week. Remaining work will be homework.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We began the Chapter 1 Test today AS A CLASS. We will continue to work through this tomorrow while also focusing on test-taking skills.
3. Homework: None
4. Please note: There will NOT be an individual test for chapter 1. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is: al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Friday, October 10, 2014

Friday, 10/10/14

CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we went to the Creative Station to type our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will be peer revising, conferencing, and editing on Monday, so be sure to bring your TYPED draft on Monday.
5. Homework: TYPED and PRINTED Rough Draft due Monday.

Social Studies
1. Due today: None
2. In class: We wrapped up our cave activity from earlier this week and completed the Processing page of our ISNs together. (pg 10)
3. Homework: Please note, we will be taking the Chapter 1 Test on Monday AS A CLASS. Ms. Leach will be walking us through the test and answering the questions with us. It will be a good exercise in test-taking skills to prepare us for future tests. There will NOT be an individual test for this chapter. However, at the end of the Unit, we will be having a cumulative test on Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5.

Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Thursday, 10/9/14

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Wednesday, 10/8/14

CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. In class: Today we worked on creating new Strong Leads for our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We had an opportunity to practice, peer conference, and share out. We will be exploring effective conclusions tomorrow, and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. Due today: Key Content Terms handout
2. In class: We had an opportunity to venture in to the "caves" of ancient civilizations. We acted as social scientists to analyze the cave art and artifacts that were left behind. (ISN p. 7-9)
3. Homework: Finish ISN p. 7-9 due Friday

Homeroom
1. CHOICE HOUR FORMS DUE MONDAY, 10/13/14
2. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Tuesday, 10/7/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we had Media Center checkout time. We also worked on adding to our Personal Narrative Rough Drafts. We will continue to work on these this week and we will begin typing the Rough Drafts on Friday.
5. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. We dove in to Chapter 1 today with the "Preview" section (ISN pg. 5). We began reading the chapter as a class and completed Reading Notes 1.2 and 1.3 (ISN pg. 6). Key Content Terms were introduced (handout).
2. HOMEWORK: Finish Key Content Terms handout DUE TOMORROW

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Wednesday, 10/1/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we continued adding to our Personal Narrative rough drafts by adding the Internal Story. We discussed and practiced using thoughts and feelings to help the reader better understand our version of the events.
5. No other homework

Social Studies
1. Finished passing out textbooks today.
2. We completed the Geography Challenge in our ISNs.
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back last Friday. There will be a quiz on these THIS Friday, 10/3. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Tuesday, 9/30/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we had a reading mini-lesson with Mrs. Truesdell during our Media Center Time. We also had a nice portion of our time dedicated to reading!
5. No other homework

Social Studies
1. Books and ISNs were passed out today. Textbooks could not be passed out unless you had your book cover. If you did not already bring a book cover for your textbook, it is DUE tomorrow.
2. We began a Geography Challenge in our ISNs. We will continue these tomorrow.
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back last Friday. There will be a quiz on these THIS Friday, 10/3. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Monday, September 29, 2014

Monday, 9/29/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we conferred with Ms. Leach on our completed Story Mountains. We moved on to working on our Personal Narrative rough drafts after a mini-lesson on Transitional Words and Phrases. We will continue to work on these rough drafts throughout the week.
5. No other homework

Social Studies
1. Home to School Map was due today.
2. We discussed Longitude and Latitude and completed an in-class activity.
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back last Friday. There will be a quiz on these THIS Friday, 10/3. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop
4. If you did not already bring a book cover for your textbook, it is DUE WEDNESDAY.

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Friday, September 26, 2014

Friday, 9/26/14

Rouge River Field Trip Forms due Monday
T-shirt order forms due Monday

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we worked on creating story mountains to help plan, organize, and pace our personal narratives.
5. Complete your Story Mountain - due MONDAY, 9/29/14

Social Studies
1. We continued our efforts on the map Home to School Map and discussed scale and scale bars.
2. Home to School Map - due MONDAY, 9/29/14 - use the checklist as a rubric!
3. Graded Geoterms were passed back today. There will be a quiz on these next Friday. Use your packet as a study guide. The PDF version of the definition cards is still available as well and has now been posted on the Social Studies wiki: http://fitz-brown14.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Social+Studies+Workshop

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Rouge River Field Trip Forms due Monday
3. T-shirt order forms due Monday
4. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has two bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!
5. Mrs. Jacobs has posted about 250 photos from 5/6 Camp! The link to the DropBox is on yesterday's post. If you have photos to share, send an email so you can be added to the contributors. A link to share the DropBox will be sent to you, directly. Please rename your photos so you don't accidentally overwrite someone else's photos. A suggestion is to use your last name and then number the photos (i.e., Jacobs01.jpg, Jacobs02.jpg, etc.).

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Thursday, 9/25/14

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Reader's and Writer's Notebooks and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we continued to conference and shared out our concrete words practice in our Personal Narratives. We also moved on to discuss sensory images in reading and writing and practiced including them in our stories.
5. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. We checked the "Basic Map Components Activity" as a class.
2. Today's map skills activity included creating our own Home to School Map. If this was not completed in class, we will finish in class tomorrow.

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach's email is now working! al10bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Rouge River Field Trip Forms due Monday
3. T-shirt order forms due Monday
4. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has two bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!
5. Mrs. Jacobs has posted about 250 photos from 5/6 Camp! The link to the DropBox is on yesterday's post. If you have photos to share, send an email so you can be added to the contributors. A link to share the DropBox will be sent to you, directly. Please rename your photos so you don't accidentally overwrite someone else's photos. A suggestion is to use your last name and then number the photos (i.e., Jacobs01.jpg, Jacobs02.jpg, etc.).

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Wesnesday, September 24, 2014

Language Arts
1. Daily reading.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today we continued to explore using concrete words and phrases in our narrative writing. We had time to practice and conference with a peer.
5. We also completed our beginning of the year spelling inventory (pre-test).
6. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. The timeline of our nine ancient civilizations was due today. We checked this as a class and discussed some background information about each location.
2. We began working on Map Skills today. Over the next few days we will be discussing map components, scale, latitude, and longitude. Today we focused on basic map components and did an activity in which we analyzed and labeled a map of Ludington State Park. If this "Basic Map Components Activity" was not completed in class during the 20 minutes we spent on it, it is now homework DUE TOMORROW.

Homeroom
1. Ms. Leach should have her email activated very soon.
2. Rouge River Field Trip Forms due Monday - This Friday would be even better!
3. T-shirt order forms due Monday - This Friday would be even better!
4. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has two bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!
5. Mrs. Jacobs has posted about 250 photos from 5/6 Camp! The link to the DropBox is on yesterday's post. If you have photos to share, send an email so you can be added to the contributors. A link to share the DropBox will be sent to you, directly. Please rename your photos so you don't accidentally overwrite someone else's photos. A suggestion is to use your last name and then number the photos (i.e., Jacobs01.jpg, Jacobs02.jpg, etc.).

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

We welcome back Ms. Andrea Leach to the Fitz-Brown team. Ms. Leach started working with students today!

Language Arts
1. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
2. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
3. We introduced the concept of concrete words and phrases to energize our writing today.
4. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. See, Think, Wonder was checked in today.
2. Students worked on putting the nine ancient civilizations in order from oldest to youngest today. They chose two pieces of evidence to indicate the relative age of the civilization. They then used those pieces of evidence to explain their reasoning for placing the civilization in that order of age. This activity is DUE TOMORROW.

Homeroom
1. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us. Ms. Leach will have an email set up soon.
2. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has two bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!
3. Mrs. Jacobs has posted about 250 photos from 5/6 Camp! The link to the DropBox is on yesterday's post. If you have photos to share, send an email so you can be added to the contributors. A link to share the DropBox will be sent to you, directly. Please rename your photos so you don't accidentally overwrite someone else's photos. A suggestion is to use your last name and then number the photos (i.e., Jacobs01.jpg, Jacobs02.jpg, etc.).

Monday, September 22, 2014

Language Arts
1. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
2. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
3. NWEA testing was completed today. Students were given time to read and continue the 40 book challenge. Please note that there was an error on the initial handout. The minimum number of pages for a book is 150 for 5th graders and 200 for 6th graders.
4. No other homework.

Social Studies
1. Geoterms were collected today.
2. Students worked on the "See, Think, Wonder" activity in class today. This is due tomorrow. Here is a link to the paper students were given (with color photos).

Homeroom
1. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has three bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!
3. Mrs. Jacobs has posted about 250 photos from 5/6 Camp! The link to the DropBox is here. If you have photos to share, send an email so you can be added to the contributors. A link to share the DropBox will be sent to you, directly. Please rename your photos so you don't accidentally overwrite someone else's photos. A suggestion is to use your last name and then number the photos (i.e., Jacobs01.jpg, Jacobs02.jpg, etc.).

Friday, September 19, 2014

Language Arts
1. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
2. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
3. NWEA testing is nearly done. We will continue on Monday in room 501.
4. No other homework.

Social Studies:
1. Geoterms were handed back to students today for correction. Please see the blog post for 9/16/14 for a copy of most of the cards that were used in this activity. Corrected assignments (colored pictures, complete sentences, best quality work) is due Monday.
2. Students worked on a "See, Think, Wonder" activity in class today. We will continue with this in class on Monday.
3. No homework.

Homeroom:
1. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
2. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has three bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Language Arts:
1. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
2. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
3. Students wrote a brief narrative today based on a time they felt a strong emotion. After writing, they shared with a peer and received feedback about how to improve their narrative.
4. Remember that tomorrow is NWEA testing, so report to room 501 right away and bring your silent reading book!

Social Studies:
1. No homework!

Homeroom:
1. Tomorrow is the first of our Pink Fridays to support research to cure cancer. Wear pink, if you have it. An order form for the "I Wear Pink for my Teacher" t-shirts will be available soon.
2. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has three bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Language Arts:
1. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
2. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.

Social Studies:
1. No homework!

Homeroom:
1. Please see the wiki for homeroom info
2. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has three bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Language Arts:

1. Using the Personal Narrative rubric you put into your Writer's Notebook today, score the narrative you wrote yesterday. Make note of areas that you need to work on.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.
4. Today was Media Center checkout day!

Social Studies:
1. Tomorrow is constitution day! Please wear red, white, and blue!
2. Complete "geoterms" assignment. Click here for a copy of the definition cards. Please note that the first three geoterms (#12, #15, and #16) are not on this document. If you missed getting them in class, call a classmate for help.

Homeroom:
1. Please see the wiki for homeroom info
2. If you need to email Mrs. Jacobs, mail to jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
3. Please send in $2 for the bandanas you received at camp. Mrs. Jacobs has three bandanas that were found in various locations at camp. Please see her if you think one might be yours!

Monday, September 15, 2014

Language Arts:

1. Add to or revise your personal narrative from this morning as needed. This was an in-class assignment and not homework. However, you may work on it if you would like to.
2. Bring a "just right" silent reading book to class every day.
3. Bring your Writer's Notebook and an appropriate writing utensil to class every day.

Social Studies:
1. We worked on our first set of "geoterms" in class. These are NOT homework.

Homeroom:
1. Please see the wiki for homeroom info

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Wednesday, September 10------

HAPPY CAMPING EVERYONE!!!!! I WILL SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK:) I WILL MISS YOU ALL TERRIBLY!!!!!

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Monday, September 8 Homework

Language Arts:

1. Writer's Notebook Cover due Monday, Sept 8
2. Choose a silent reading book for Monday, Sept 8---- a "just right book"
3. Summer Packet Reading Log due Monday, Sept 8

Homeroom:
1. Please see the wiki for homeroom info

Friday, September 5, 2014

Good Morning.........

This morning for science lit. we are going to bring more team building excercises.

Please Bring:
1. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

this morning for language arts, we are going to begin our first read-aloud called Crow Call. The we are going to complete a reading and Writing assignment/

Please Bring:
1. Reader's Notebook
2. Writer's Notebook
3. Writing Utensil
4. LA Folder

FIELDTRIP PERMISSION SLIP AND STEPS-FOR SUCCESS IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY HANDED IT IN.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Thursday, September 4, Homework

Language Arts:
1. Summer Packet Reading Log
2. Writer's notebook Cover
3. Bring a silent reading book to class everyday beginning Monday Sept 8.

Homeroom
1. Bring all signed forms ( field trip, and steps for success) by tomorrow (Friday, Sept 5)
2. Picture Day Tuesday, Sept 9

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we will still be completing team building activites, which will accomodate our new theme of the year---- Interdependence.

Please Bring:
1. Writing Utensil

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we are going to finish discussing Writer's Wrokshop by completing our writing goals. Then I will launch Reader's Workshop's protocals and procedures.

Please Bring:
1. Writer's Notebook
2. Reader's Notebook
3. Binder
4. Writing Utensil

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Wednesday, September 3 Homework

Language Arts:
1. Decorated Writer's Notebook completed by Monday, Sept 8.
2. Summer Packet Reading Log due Monday, Sept 8

Homeroom:
1. All Signatures due Friday, Sept 5.
2. Water Festival Permission slip and Money due Friday, Sept 5
3. Express yourself (bring in one or two items that represent you) if you did not bring it in today,

Good Afternoon!

This afternoon for class we are going to continue working on team building activities. We will begin class with finishing out bobble heads/acrostic poems from yesterday. Next we will complete a team building activity to prepare for engauge. Lastly, we will begin to watch a documentary that focuses on Interdependence (this year's theme. We will have team discussions as needed during the documentary.

Please Bring:
1. Art Supplies to finish your bobble head
2. Writing Utensil
3. Paper

Good Morning!

This morning for language arts, we re going to be learnign the classroom expectations for Reader's and Writer's Workshop. We are also going to learn about the yearly 40 book challenge. Lastly, if time permits, we are going to do some writing:-)

Please Bring:
1. 2 Composition Notebooks
2. 1 Folder
3. Writing Utensil
4. Binder

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Happy First Day of School!!!!!

Homework:

Today we worked on gettig settled in class, went over the daily routine and did some Get to Know You activities. I will usually break the homework down by subject area, but until we begin academics, we re simply posting homeroom homework.

Tuesday, September 4th
Homeroom:
Bring in a planner by Wednesday, Sept. 3rd
Steps for Success, Tech. & Movie Signatures due Friday, Sept. 5th
Water Festival Permission Slip due Friday, Sept. 5th
Summer Packet (all Classes) Due: Monday Sept 8

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Tuesday, 6/10/14 - Homework

PLEASE NOTE: Locker Cleanout is TOMORROW - Please bring a large bag to take home ALL belongings. Lockers will not be used on Thursday or Friday.

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due TOMORROW on Wiki

Social Studies
1. No Homework.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

This week:
Tuesday - Normal Schedule
Wednesday - LA/Math, Normal CCs, Lunch, Wacky Recess, LA/Math, Locker Cleanout
Thursday - Skateworld, Thunderbird Lanes, end day at BCS
Friday - HALF DAY - We do have normal CCs for 20 minutes each

Monday, June 9, 2014

Monday, 6/9/14 - Homework

PLEASE NOTE: Locker Cleanout will be this Wednesday - Please bring a large bag to take home all belongings.

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due Wednesday, 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Chapter 14/15 Test tomorrow - Tuesday, 6/10/14. The test will NOT be open note or open book. Study Guide with parent signature must be turned in prior to beginning test.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

This week:
Tuesday - Normal Schedule
Wednesday - LA/Math, Normal CCs, Lunch, Wacky Recess, LA/Math, Locker Cleanout
Thursday - Skateworld, Thunderbird Lanes, end day at BCS
Friday - HALF DAY - We do have normal CCs for 20 minutes each

Friday, June 6, 2014

Friday, 6/6/14 - Homework

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due Wednesday, 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Chapter 14/15 Test will be on Tuesday, 6/10/14. The test will NOT be open note or open book. Study Guide with parent signature must be turned in prior to beginning test.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Thursday, 6/5/14 - Homework

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Chapter 14/15 Study Guide due tomorrow. We will check this in class.
2. Chapter 14/15 Test will be on Tuesday, 6/10/14. The test will NOT be open note or open book.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Wednesday, 6/4/14 - Homework

5th GRADERS: 5/6 OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMS WERE DUE TODAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Chapter 14/15 Test will be on Tuesday, 6/10/14. We will continue to review throughout this week. A study guide will be given. The test will NOT be open note or open book.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Tuesday, 6/3/14 - Homework

5th GRADERS: 5/6 OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMS DUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Finish ISN pages 88-89.
2. Chapter 14/15 Test will be on Tuesday, 6/10/14. We will continue to review throughout this week. A study guide will be given. The test will NOT be open note or open book.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

BCS is sponsoring a Children's Book Drive - donate your gently used children's books or purchase a new book to donate from now through June 2nd. All the books collected will be given to Edison Elementary in Madison Heights. They lost all their classroom books and most of their main library books when water pipes burst in the school this winter. Please drop your donations off in the front entrance lobby. Edison Elementary is so grateful that BCS has offered to help!!

Monday, June 2, 2014

Monday, 6/2/14 - Homework

5th GRADERS: 5/6 OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Daily reading - 40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki

Social Studies
1. Finish ISN pages 86-87.
2. Chapter 14/15 Test will be on Tuesday, 6/10/14. We will continue to review throughout this week. A study guide will be given. The test will NOT be open note or open book.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

BCS is sponsoring a Children's Book Drive - donate your gently used children's books or purchase a new book to donate from now through June 2nd. All the books collected will be given to Edison Elementary in Madison Heights. They lost all their classroom books and most of their main library books when water pipes burst in the school this winter. Please drop your donations off in the front entrance lobby. Edison Elementary is so grateful that BCS has offered to help!!

Friday, May 30, 2014

Friday, 5/30/14 - Homework

5th GRADERS: 5/6 OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Language Arts
1. Final R&Es due on Monday, 6/2/14 - *MUST ALSO INCLUDE A SUMMER READING LIST OF AT LEAST FIVE BOOKS YOU PLAN TO READ THIS SUMMER WITH A BRIEF (2-3 sentence) DESCRIPTION OF EACH*
2. Daily reading. (40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki)

Social Studies
1. If not completed in class:
--Read page 201
--Complete Ch. 15 Geoterms: amendments, Bill of Rights, jury, ratify, prejudice, due process, civil, appeal

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

BCS is sponsoring a Children's Book Drive - donate your gently used children's books or purchase a new book to donate from now through June 2nd. All the books collected will be given to Edison Elementary in Madison Heights. They lost all their classroom books and most of their main library books when water pipes burst in the school this winter. Please drop your donations off in the front entrance lobby. Edison Elementary is so grateful that BCS has offered to help!!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Thursday, 5/29/14 - Homework

5th GRADERS: 5/6 OVERNIGHT CAMP FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th

PLEASE TURN IN OVERDUE MEDIA CENTER BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

FAMILY FIESTA NIGHT IS TONIGHT FROM 4:30-7:30!!

Language Arts
1. Final R&Es due on Monday, 6/2/14 - *MUST ALSO INCLUDE A SUMMER READING LIST OF AT LEAST FIVE BOOKS YOU PLAN TO READ THIS SUMMER WITH A BRIEF (2-3 sentence) DESCRIPTION OF EACH*
2. Daily reading. (40 Book Challenge due 6/11/14 on Wiki)

Social Studies
1. Finish Kids Discovery Constitution - due tomorrow.

Other
Wear Pink on Friday!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BCS from May 27-30. Check the Book Fair website for sale hours and volunteer information: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/bpscovington

Family Fiesta Night is Thursday, May 29th from 4:30 -7:30 PM Join the BCS community for an evening of food, fun and even shop the book fair during our special evening hours!

BCS is also sponsoring a Children's Book Drive - donate your gently used children's books or purchase a new book to donate from now through June 2nd. All the books collected will be given to Edison Elementary in Madison Heights. They lost all their classroom books and most of their main library books when water pipes burst in the school this winter. Please drop your donations off in the front entrance lobby. Edison Elementary is so grateful that BCS has offered to help!!